Wolverhampton VS Chelsea - Prediction

After losing the opening game against Manchester City, Chelsea are looking forward to bounce back today when they visit the Molineux Stadium to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolverhampton, on the other hand, also lost their first game as Arsenal defeated them by a 2-0 margin. Consequently, both teams are hoping for their first win and first goal. Last season was a total disaster for Chelsea FC. Wolverhampton completed the league double over Chelsea last season. Matheus Cunha, the Wolves forward, is confident to win again against the Blues. He said, " We beat them two times last season, although It’s not the same team for Chelsea, we have some different players also, but I think our character needs to be the same. We have the chance to beat them, and We'll do everything ."

Stats&Facts

• The Wolves have won their last three Premier League games against Chelsea. One more win would see them winning four successive matches against Chelsea for the first time since 1947.
• Chelsea last won at Molineux Stadium in 2019 when they defeated the Wolves under Frank Lampard. Since then, Chelsea have failed to win any of their last four visits, losing three matches.
• Although the Wolves have a dominant home record against Chelsea, their performance at Molineux Stadium in 2024 was a disaster. The Wolves have lost six of their last nine home games in the Premier League this year.
• Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 16 away games in the Premier League - their longest run in this competition since 1994.

Team News

Wolves defender Nelson Semedo was sent off in the final game of the last season, getting a three-match suspension. He has served a one-game ban and has two more to go, meaning That he is not available for the Chelsea clash. Therefore, Matt Doherty will replace him in the right-back position. Rayan Ait-Nouri got a slight knock during their first game, but he should be available for Today's clash. However, Sasa Kalajdzic, Leon Chiwone, and Enso Gonzalez remain absent due to their respective injuries. As for Chelsea, star boy Cole Palmer reported a hamstring pain following the match in the Conference League. But the manager is hopeful to get him today. Captain Reece James is still out of the squad due to his thigh injury. Possible Lineup for Wolverhampton: Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri; Hwang, Lemina, J. Gomes, Sarabia; Cunha, Larsen Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Lavia; Madueke, Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku; Jackson

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Chelsea FC

Both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC lost their opening game. As the home side, the Wolves will have more advantages. But Chelsea have a better squad right now Which can defeat anyone. However, it Won't be an easy game for the Blues as they are not in the right rhythm.

Betfair Odds

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